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Drug-Resistant Infections
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Potentially Deadly Superbug Fungus Sickens More Than 300 In New York
More than 300 cases of a potentially deadly drug-resistant germ have been reported in New York, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Candida auris, an emerging yeast fungus, presents a serious global health threat, according to the CDC. This yeast often does not respond to commonly used antifungal drugs, making infections difficult to treat, said the CDC. A total of 309 cases have been reported in New York State, mainly in healthcare facilities. Those who have been hospitalized in a healthcare facility a long time, have a central venous catheter, or …